Curriculum Comparisons
Head-to-head breakdowns of popular homeschool programs. No filler — just which one wins and why.
All About Reading vs Logic of English
Two of the best phonics-based reading programs on the market, but with very different philosophies. All About Reading uses multi-sensory Orton-Gillingham techniques. Logic of English teaches the rules behind English spelling. Here's how to pick.
Both are from Art of Problem Solving and teach problem-solving over memorization. Beast Academy (elementary) is colorful and comic-based. AoPS (middle school) is serious and rigorous. Same philosophy, different intensity.
Both teach phonics explicitly and systematically. Explode the Code is phonics-focused, colorful workbooks. Spalding integrates reading + writing + spelling in one system.
Two affordable, rigorous math programs — but they take different approaches. Mammoth is straightforward American curriculum. Singapore uses the bar model to teach conceptual understanding. Both work; it depends on your family.
Saxon Math vs Teaching Textbooks
Two of the most popular homeschool math programs, but they couldn't be more different. Saxon is the drill sergeant; Teaching Textbooks is the friendly tutor. Here's how to pick the right one for your kid.
Sonlight vs BookShark
The original vs the secular spin-off. BookShark was created by former Sonlight employees who wanted the same literature-based approach without the Christian worldview. Here's how they actually compare.